51 16 060 Removing and installing/renewing inside mirror (with Japanese inside mirror with electronic toll function)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: Work may only be carried out at a room/object temperature of 18... 28 ° C.
If this can not be guaranteed (cold/hot countries), it is necessary to equalize the temperature of the windscreen, mirror base and inside mirror (e.g. vehicle left to stand indoors or in the shade for at least 30 minutes).

Version with remote key for central locking system:

If necessary, disconnect negative lead from BATTERY .

Version with compass:

Check compass function if replacing or after disconnecting inside mirror plug connection or battery.

If necessary, CALIBRATE COMPASS IN INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

E60 Security version:

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in headlining.

IMPORTANT: To avoid windscreen breakage:
Screw inside mirror off mirror mount.
Inside mirror must not be pulled or pressed off towards front or rear.

Press on end caps (1) and at same time pull them apart; this releases clip connection of both caps (1).

Fig 1: Pressing End Caps

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Turn inside mirror (1) to right and left and feed out end caps (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Mirror And Feed Out End Caps

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) and guides (2) of end caps (3) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Guides Of End Caps

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Disconnect plugs (1 and 2).

NOTE: Pay attention to cable routing for rain sensor.

E60 Security version:

Rain sensor is not installed, cable connection is tied back in headlining.

Fig 4: Identifying Disconnect Plugs

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IMPORTANT: Do not pull or press inside mirror off towards front or rear.

Twist mirror base approx. 45° to right until mirror base is released from mirror mount.

Fig 5: Twisting Mirror Base Approx. 45° To Right

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Installation note:

Twist mirror foot by approx. 45° and fit to mirror base.
Turn mirror base until it engages on mirror mount.

Fig 6: Twisting Mirror Foot By Approx. 45°
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Only in case of replacement with version with remote control for central locking:

If necessary, initialize all transmitters (ignition keys), refer to Owner's Handbook.